When couples are going through a divorce, they may assume that they will be required to go to court to resolve disagreements. While that may be true in some situations, there is an opportunity for them to participate in alternative dispute resolution. There are two...
Many couples in Michigan believe that signing a prenuptial agreement is a smart move. Most experienced divorce lawyers agree that prenuptial agreements can actually strengthen a marriage by resolving thorny problems of property division, spousal support and child...
Beyond the emotional upheaval that comes with divorce, there are financial costs, both during the proceeding and with projected lifestyle changes post-divorce. Whether it is uncontested or ends up in court, legal services can be expensive. The average cost of a...
Much like no two marriages are alike, no two divorces are the same. Couples part ways for many reasons, and based on these reasons, spouses in Michigan and elsewhere may find it more beneficial to move forward with a certain type of divorce. Whether it is because they...
Making the decision to get a divorce is a serious matter. There is no doubt that, in most cases, a divorce will be a major, life-changing event for the couple involved. As a result, when our readers in Michigan are contemplating this decision, they will want to...
Each generation perceives marriage differently, whether it’s the greatest generation, the baby boomers, or generation X – and the millennials are no different. As today’s youth enter prime marrying age, it’s clear they have their own nuptial idiosyncrasies; one of the...
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak and Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order, the courts in general have implemented emergency procedures to reduce the risk of transmission and to enable essential operations to remain open. As a result, each...
Limited Scope Representation (LSR), also called “Unbundling”, is when an attorney and a client agree that the attorney will assist the client with only a specific portion of their legal matter rather than providing the client with full representation. Put another way,...
While there is no such thing as a “legal separation” in Michigan, couples seeking to legally separate yet remain married can do so by filing an Action for Separate Maintenance. An Action for Separate Maintenance is a legally recognized proceeding under Michigan law...
Very often, a potential client will call and ask if he or she really needs to hire an attorney, especially if his or her spouse has already hired one. This question takes a number of forms, depicted below. Uncontested Divorce In an uncontested divorce, you and your...